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Working As An Utility Worker

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

$36,630
Average Salary

What Does An Utility Worker Do At Aramark

* Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standards and regulations.
* Adheres to sanitation, safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
* Adhere to guidelines for using chemicals.
* Assist with general cleaning duties in store rooms, kitchens and warehouse.
* Sweep and clean floor immediately after the meal period.
* Clean walls, vents and docks as needed.
* Remove refuse, cleans trash containers and maintains loading dock area in an orderly fashion.
* Clean refrigerators, stoves and storage areas.
* Make sure food lines are properly cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the Cook. (Including cleaning of kitchen equipment)
* Assist in dish room operations as assigned.
* Report any maintenance problems to the Food Service Director or Lead Supervisor.
* Completes all required training.
* Perform other duties as assigned

What Does An Utility Worker Do At Penn National Gaming

* This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and promoting a positive attitude to create a fun and entertaining experience for our guests and Cast members.
* Properly operate dish machine to clean several items including but not limited to soiled dishes, utensils and cookware.
* Ensure all items are clean and sanitized before returning to appropriate shelves.
* Properly maintain the dish machine with the appropriate additives in order to clean and sanitize all items.
* Properly maintain dish machine temperature log book.
* Clean all areas of Food & Beverage facilities.
* Clean and properly maintain all cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, coolers and others.
* Properly maintain a three compartment sink to clean various utensils and cookware.
* Properly operate and clean power wash sink and salvajor as necessary.
* Safely operate electric powered cart mule, electronic dumpster lift, cardboard crusher and other industrial equipment.
* Communicate with guests, fellow cast members, and management in a polite, professional manner, and always practice Red Carpet service training.
* Remove trash and debris throughout the Food & Beverage area.
* Follow all safety rules while keeping your immediate work areas in an orderly condition.
* Immediately report hazards or unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
* Immediately report product shortages to your supervisor and restock all needed supplies to properly operate your department.
* Conduct self in an appropriate professional manner at all times.
* Consistently follow through with the appropriate actions when asked to complete projects or tasks.
* Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions as required.
* Other duties as assigned
* To be successful in this position it will require the following skill set

What Does An Utility Worker Do At True Value

* Performs physical upkeep of warehouse and general office areas.
* Maintains floors, hallways, stairways, and carpeted areas in the facility in a safe, well maintained and clean condition, removing obstacles, debris, spills as needed.
* Operates a variety of manual and automated cleaning equipment.
* May be required to perform basic maintenance on the grounds around the facility.
* Works as part of the team to manage spills, hazardous material issues and other work related safety issues

What Does An Utility Worker Do At Southern Company

* Serves as a member of a crew engaged in installing and repairing gas mains and service lines.
* Participates in making taps on mains and services
* Provides assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system
* Completes jobs by digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing, and wrapping pipe Performs work with hand tools, air tools, shovels, etc. during distribution activities while adhering to all safety and work rules Assists other crew members in all activities as required Ensures that truck is stocked with equipment and supplies and maintains distribution vehicles, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition
* Must live in the service area and be subject to call out for emergency service.
* Stand By duty and emergency call out
* Job Requirements

What Does An Utility Worker Do At King County Washington

* This position provides litter collection and custodial services at the Landfills and Transfer Stations in King County.
* Working under the guidance of the Crew Chief, the Utility work Assistant will:
* Maintain King County Solid Waste Facilities by clearing, and removing litter and debris;
* Provide custodial care of buildings and structures by sweeping, vacuuming and setting up for events, and other related activities;
* Safely load and unload small equipment and debris;
* Deliver potable and non-potable water supply to rural landfills;
* Pick up and deliver various small parts for shop are
* May operate a forklift to move tires and load garbage/recycle dumpster;
* Perform other duties as assigned

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How To Become An Utility Worker

Jobs in this field typically do not require any formal education beyond high school. General maintenance and repair workers often learn their skills on the job. They start by doing simple tasks and watching and learning from skilled maintenance workers.

Education

Many maintenance and repair workers learn some basic skills in high school shop or technical education classes, postsecondary trade or vocational schools, or community colleges.

Courses in mechanical drawing, electricity, woodworking, blueprint reading, mathematics, and computers are useful. Maintenance and repair workers often do work that involves electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems or painting and roofing tasks. Workers need a good working knowledge of many repair and maintenance tasks.

Practical training, available at many adult education centers and community colleges, is another option for workers to learn tasks such as drywall repair and basic plumbing.

Training

General maintenance and repair workers usually start by watching and learning from skilled maintenance workers. They begin by doing simple tasks, such as fixing leaky faucets and replacing lightbulbs. After gaining experience, general maintenance and repair workers move on to more difficult tasks, such as overhauling machinery or building walls.

Some general maintenance and repair workers learn their skills by assisting other types of repair or construction workers, including machinery repairers, carpenters, or electricians.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Licensing requirements vary by state and locality. For more complex tasks, workers may need to be licensed in a particular specialty, such as electrical or plumbing work.

Advancement

Some maintenance and repair workers decide to train in one specific craft and become craftworkers, such as electricians, heating and air-conditioning mechanics, or plumbers.

Other maintenance workers eventually open their own repair or contracting business. However, those who want to become a project manager or own their own business may need some postsecondary education or a degree in construction management. For more information, see the profile on construction managers.

Within small organizations, promotion opportunities may be limited.

Important Qualities

Customer-service skills. These workers interact with customers on a regular basis. They need to be friendly and able to address customers’ questions.

Dexterity. Many repair and maintenance tasks, such as repairing small devices, connecting or attaching components, and using hand tools, require a steady hand and good hand–eye coordination.

Troubleshooting skills. Workers find, diagnose, and repair problems. They perform tests to figure out the cause of problems before fixing equipment.

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Utility Worker Career Paths

Utility Worker

Prep Cook Chef General Manager

Area Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Maintenance Technician Engineering Technician Engineer

Chief Engineer

10 Yearsyrs

Package Handler Operation Supervisor Facilities Manager

Director Of Facilities

11 Yearsyrs

Welder Production Supervisor Plant Manager

Director Of Plant Operations

14 Yearsyrs

Ship Worker Security Officer Operations Manager

Division Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Package Handler Operations Manager Assistant Director

Environmental Services Director

9 Yearsyrs

Cleaner Technician Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Manager

11 Yearsyrs

Operator Maintenance Technician Maintenance Supervisor

Facilities Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Cleaner Security Officer Dispatcher

Fleet Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Security Guard Forklift Operator Carpenter

General Contractor

6 Yearsyrs

Ship Worker Delivery Driver Maintenance Technician

Lead Mechanic

7 Yearsyrs

Maintenance Technician Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Director

11 Yearsyrs

Delivery Driver Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Lead Person

6 Yearsyrs

Driver Delivery Driver Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Supervisor

7 Yearsyrs

Delivery Driver Service Technician Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Supervisor

5 Yearsyrs

Welder Service Technician Mechanical Technician

Mechanics Supervisor

6 Yearsyrs

Operator Technician Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician

8 Yearsyrs

Driver Dispatcher Operations Manager

Site Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Security Guard Operator Foreman

Superintendent

9 Yearsyrs

Prep Cook Forklift Operator

Warehouse Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Utility Person 3.6 years
Utility Maintenance Worker 3.0 years
Utility Service Worker 2.8 years
Public Health Worker 2.6 years
Driver-Utility Worker 2.3 years
Plant Worker 2.1 years
Industrial Worker 2.1 years
Generator Worker 2.0 years
Utility Worker 2.0 years
Sanitation Worker 1.7 years
Kitchen Worker 1.7 years
Line Up Worker 1.4 years

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Utility Worker Demographics

Gender

Male
79.0%
Female
19.4%
Unknown
1.5%

Ethnicity

White
81.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Asian
6.3%
Unknown
1.3%
Black or African American
0.5%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
66.4%
French
8.7%
German
3.4%
Italian
2.7%
Swedish
2.0%
Carrier
2.0%
Japanese
2.0%
Dakota
2.0%
Arabic
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Portuguese
1.3%
Turkish
0.7%
Mandarin
0.7%
Khmer
0.7%
Tigrinya
0.7%
Dari
0.7%
Russian
0.7%
Thai
0.7%
Navajo
0.7%
Kurdish
0.7%

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Utility Worker Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
14.6%
Grand Rapids Community College
10.8%
Houston Community College
5.7%
Lansing Community College
5.7%
Liberty University
5.1%
Ashford University
5.1%
Henry Ford College
4.1%
Grand Valley State University
4.1%
Eastern Michigan University
4.1%
Southwest Tennessee Community College
4.1%
Southern New Hampshire University
4.1%
Purdue University
4.1%
Columbus State Community College
3.8%
The Community College of Baltimore County
3.8%
East Mississippi Community College
3.5%
Oregon State University
3.5%
University of Alabama
3.5%
University of Georgia
3.5%
Central Michigan University
3.5%
Hudson Valley Community College
3.5%

Majors

Degrees

Other
45.2%
Bachelors
22.4%
Associate
16.3%
Certificate
9.3%
Diploma
3.8%
Masters
2.3%
License
0.6%
Doctorate
0.1%

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Real Utility Worker Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Kitchen Utility Worker	Harris Island Corporation	York, ME	Apr 25, 2016	$20,307
Ski Area Utility Worker	Squaw Valley Ski Corporation	CA	Dec 01, 2014	$20,307
Dishwashers/Utility Worker	DNC Parks & Resorts at Sequoia, Inc.	National City, CA	Apr 20, 2015	$18,846
Utility Worker, Production	Select Event Rentals	MD	Apr 01, 2011	$18,720

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Top Skills for An Utility Worker

Top Utility Worker Skills

Kitchen Area
Safety Standards
Customer Service

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Maintained clean kitchen area and food utensils for Chef and Prep Cook, Stocked supplies for next day and different Holiday Functions
Prepared food and work with others to complete assigned tasks while adhering to food safety standards and regular dining hall operations.
Push carts out of parking areas and provide customer service/assistance
Used flat top and grill to prep foods for next day use.washed dishes and took trash to dumpster
Bus and clean tables; sweep and mop floors and trash removal.